NHTSA ID Number: 10122254
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Beetl
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Beetle/Beetle Convertible Quick Reference Specification Book: This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -Suspension, Wheels, Steering -Brake System -Body -Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning -Electrical System
2014 Volkswagen Beetle/Beetle Convertible
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Distance/Length.....................................................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Nm-to-lb·ft (ft·lb)....................................................................2
Nm-to-lb·in (in·lb), kg·cm.......................................................3
N·cm-to-lb·in (in·lb), kg·cm....................................................3
kg·cm-to-lb·in (in·lb), N·cm....................................................4
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
WARNINGS...........................................................................4
CAUTIONS............................................................................7
Vehicle Identification...................................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
VIN Inside Engine Compartment............................................ 11
Vehicle Data Label..................................................................12
Sales Codes.................................................................. 13
Engine Codes.........................................................................13
Transmission Codes...............................................................13
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 14
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................14
Front.......................................................................................14
Rear........................................................................................15
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................... 16
Front Suspension................................................................16
Drive Axle Overview, CV Joint VL 100....................................16
Drive Axle Overview, CV Joint VL 107....................................18
Drive Axle Overview, Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.................20
Drive Axle Overview, Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i
Overview..........................................................................22
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Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Overview...........................24
Subframe Overview................................................................26
Subframe Brace Overview......................................................28
Suspension Strut and Upper Control Arm Overview..............29
Wheel Bearing Overview........................................................30
Rear Suspension.................................................................32
Axle Beam Overview..............................................................32
Stabilizer Bar Overview..........................................................34
Subframe Overview................................................................36
Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and Spring Overview,
Torsion Beam...................................................................38
Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and Spring Overview,
Multi-Link Suspension......................................................39
Tension Struts Overview.........................................................40
Wheel Bearing, Drum Brake and Torsion Beam Overview.....41
Wheel Bearing, Disc Brake and Torsion Beam Overview.......42
Wheel Bearing, Multi-Link Suspension Overview...................44
Self-Leveling Suspension....................................................46
Rear Vehicle Level Sensor Overview, Torsion Beam.............46
Rear Vehicle Level Sensor Overview, Multi-Link
Suspension......................................................................47
Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment..........................................48
Wheel Alignment Specified Values with Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension..............................................................48
Wheel Alignment Specified Values with Multi-Link Rear
Suspension......................................................................49
Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications.....................................49
Steering...............................................................................50
Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir Overview, Hydraulic Lines,
5-Cylinder Gasoline Engine.............................................50
Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir Overview, Reservoir
5-Cylinder Gasoline Engine.............................................51
Power Steering Pump Overview.............................................52
Steering Column Overview.....................................................53
Steering Gear Overview, Hydraulic Steering Gear.................54
Steering Gear Overview, Electro-Mechanical Steering
Gear.................................................................................56
Steering Wheel Overview.......................................................58
Brake System................................................................ 59
General, Technical Data......................................................59
Front Brakes...........................................................................59
Rear Brakes with Twist Beam Rear Suspension....................59
Rear Brakes with Multi-Link Rear Axle...................................59
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Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster.............................59
FS III Front Brakes.................................................................60
Front Brakes, FN 3.................................................................61
Rear Drum Brakes..................................................................63
Rear Brakes, Bosch Disc........................................................64
Rear Disc Brakes (CI 38)........................................................65
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............................................66
ABS Mark 70, Control Module and Hydraulic Unit
Overview..........................................................................66
ABS Mark 60 EC, Control Module and Hydraulic Unit
Overview..........................................................................68
Steering Angle Sensor -G85- on Steering Column.................70
Speed Sensor -G45-/-G47- on Front Axle.............................71
Speed Sensor -G44-/-G46- on Rear Axle Description
and Operation, Twist Beam Rear Suspension
with Drum Brake...............................................................72
Speed Sensor -G44-/-G46- on Rear Axle Description
and Operation, Twist Beam Rear Suspension
with Drum Brake...............................................................73
Speed Sensor -G44-/-G46- on Rear Axle Description and
Operation, Multi-Link Rear Suspension...........................74
Mechanical Components.....................................................76
Brake Caliper Overview without Brake Pad Wear Display
(FS III)..............................................................................76
Brake Caliper Overview with Brake Pad Wear Display
(FS III)..............................................................................78
Brake Caliper Overview without Brake Pad Wear Display
(FN 3)...............................................................................80
Brake Caliper Overview with Brake Pad Wear Display
(FN 3)...............................................................................82
Drum Brake Overview with Twist Beam Suspension..............84
Disc Brakes (Bosch ZOH 38) with Twist Beam Suspension
Overview..........................................................................86
Disc Brakes (CI 38) with Torsion Beam Overview..................88
Disc Brakes (Bosch ZOH 38) with Multi-Link Rear Axle
Overview..........................................................................90
Disc Brakes (CI 38) Multi-Link Rear Axle Overview...............92
Parking Brake Overview.........................................................94
Brake Pedal Overview............................................................95
Hydraulic Components........................................................96
Front Brake Caliper (FS III)....................................................96
Front Brake Caliper Overview (FN 3).....................................97
Rear Brake Caliper Overview (Bosch ZOH 38)......................98
Rear Brake Caliper Overview (CI 38).....................................99
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Brake Booster/Master Cylinder Overview.............................100
Electric Vacuum Pump Overview.........................................102
Body............................................................................. 103
Air Gap Body Dimensions.................................................103
Body, Front...........................................................................103
Body, Center.........................................................................104
Body, Rear............................................................................107
Body Exterior.....................................................................108
Body Front.........................................................................108
Lock Carrier Overview, Sedan..............................................108
Lock Carrier Overview, Convertible...................................... 110
Fender Overview.................................................................. 112
Front Upper Fender.............................................................. 113
Bulkhead Overview............................................................... 114
Body Rear..........................................................................115
Rear Fender Overview......................................................... 115
Hood, Lids.........................................................................116
Hood Overview..................................................................... 116
Release Lever Overview...................................................... 117
Rear Lid Overview, Sedan, Gas-Filled Strut......................... 118
Hood Overview..................................................................... 119
Hood Overview.....................................................................120
Hinge Overview....................................................................121
Rear Lid Overview, Convertible, Hinge.................................122
Fuel Filler Door Unit Overview..............................................123
Front Doors, Central Locking System................................124
Door Overview......................................................................124
Door Handle and Door Lock Overview.................................126
Sunroof..............................................................................128
Panorama Sliding/Tilting Sunroof Overview.........................128
Sunroof Shade Overview......................................................130
Tightening Specifications......................................................131
Convertible Top..................................................................132
Stop Buffer Overview............................................................132
Convertible Top Latch Overview...........................................133
Tightening Specifications......................................................133
Bumpers............................................................................134
Front Bumper Cover Overview.............................................134
Guides and Brackets Overview............................................135
Front Bumper Carrier Overview............................................136
Front Bumper Carrier on the Lock Carrier............................137
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Rear Bumper Cover Overview..............................................138
Guides and Brackets Overview............................................139
Rear Bumper Carrier Overview............................................140
Glass, Window Regulators................................................141
Side Window Overview, Convertible.....................................141
Front Door Window Overview...............................................142
Tightening Specifications......................................................143
Exterior Equipment............................................................144
Spoiler Overview, Sedan......................................................144
Decorative Trim and Covers Overview.................................145
Noise Insulation Overview, Sedan and Gasoline Engine.....146
Noise Insulation Overview, Sedan and Diesel Engine..........147
Noise Insulation Overview, Convertible................................148
Noise Insulation Overview, Convertible................................149
Underbody Panels Overview, Sedan....................................150
Underbody Panels Overview, Convertible............................151
Exterior Review Mirror Without Exterior Rearview
Mirror Turn Signal Overview...........................................152
Exterior Review Mirror With Exterior Rearview Mirror Turn
Signal Overview.............................................................153
Front Wheel Housing Liner Overview...................................154
Rear Wheel Housing Liner Overview...................................155
Sill Panel Cover....................................................................156
Body Interior......................................................................157
Interior Equipment.............................................................157
Front Center Armrest Assembly Overview............................157
Center Console Mounting Bracket Assembly Overview.......158
Wind Deflector Assembly Overview......................................159
Additional Tightening Specifications.....................................160
Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts........................161
Front Three-Point Seat Belt Assembly Overview, Sedan ....161
Front Three-Point Seat Belt Assembly Overview,
Convertible.....................................................................162
Rear Child Seat Anchors Assembly Overview,
Upper Tether..................................................................163
Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt Assembly Overview,
Sedan.............................................................................164
Rear Outer Three-Point Seat Belt Assembly Overview,
Convertible.....................................................................165
Additional Tightening Specifications.....................................166
Interior Trim.......................................................................167
Instrument Panel Central Tube Assembly Overview............167
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Bumper and Glove Compartment Mount Assembly
Overview........................................................................168
Side Trim Panel Assembly Overview, Sedan........................169
Side Trim Panel Assembly Overview, Convertible................170
Rear Panel Trim Panel Assembly Overview.........................171
Roof Frame Trim Assembly Overview..................................172
Additional Tightening Specifications.....................................173
Seat Frames......................................................................174
Rear Seat Backrest Assembly Overview..............................174
Additional Tightening Specifications.....................................174
Seat Frames......................................................................175
Tightening Specifications......................................................175
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning................... 176
General, Technical Data....................................................176
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................176
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................177
Heating, Ventilation............................................................178
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................178
Air Conditioning.................................................................179
Condenser Overview............................................................179
Evaporator Housing Overview..............................................180
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................181
Electrical System........................................................ 182
Communication..................................................................182
Antenna System Component Location Overview.................182
Mobile Online Services Component Location.......................183
Multifunction Steering Wheel Overview................................184
Radio Overview....................................................................185
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................185
Electrical Equipment..........................................................186
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control........................186
Battery Overview..................................................................186
Generator Overview (2.0L Gasoline)....................................188
Generator Overview (2.5L Gasoline)....................................190
Generator Overview (2.0L Diesel)........................................191
Starter Overview (Automatic Transmission and DSG® )......192
Starter Overview (Manual Transmission).............................193
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................194
Instruments........................................................................195
Auxiliary Instruments -GX22- Overview................................195
Horn Overview......................................................................196
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Windshield Wiper/Washer System....................................197
Windshield Wiper System Overview.....................................197
Windshield Washer System Overview..................................198
Exterior Lights, Switches...................................................199
Automatic Headlamp Range Adjustment Overview..............199
Tail Lamps Overview............................................................200
Front Turn Signal Overview..................................................201
Fog Lamps Overview ...........................................................202
Halogen Headlamps Overview.............................................203
HID Headlamps Overview....................................................204
Steering Column Switch Module Overview, Valeo................205
Steering Column Switch Module Overview, Kostal...............206
Steering Column Switch Module with KESSY Overview......207
Interior Lights, Switches....................................................208
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................208
Wiring................................................................................208
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................208
Left E-box in the Engine Compartment Tightening
Specification...................................................................208
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General Information
General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
To calculate: mm x 0.03937 = in.
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0.00008
0.00016
0.00024
0.00031
0.00039
0.00079
0.00118
0.00157
0.00197
0.00236
0.00276
0.00315
0.00354
0.00394
0.00787
0.01181
0.01575
0.01969
0.02362
0.02756
0.03150
0.03543
0.03937
0.07874
0.11811
0.15748
0.19685
0.23622
0.27559
0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
0.78740
1.18110
1.57480
1.96850
2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
3.93701
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0.0028
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0.0039
0.0079
0.0118
0.0157
0.0197
0.0236
0.0276
0.0315
0.0354
0.0394
0.0787
0.1181
0.1575
0.1969
0.2362
0.2756
0.3150
0.3543
0.3937
0.7874
1.1811
1.5748
1.9685
2.3622
2.7559
3.1496
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